Basilica di Sant'Anastasia al Palatino
Basilica di Sant'Anastasia al Palatino, Minor basilica at Palatine Hill, Rome, Italy
Description
The Basilica di Sant'Anastasia al Palatino is a minor church located on Palatine Hill with two bell towers adorning its facade. Inside, three naves extend beneath a coffered ceiling decorated with religious paintings.
History
The church was founded around 325 CE during Constantine's reign and stands atop remains of Roman shops and dwellings from centuries before. Traces of this earlier settlement are still visible beneath the building's foundations.
Culture
The basilica serves as a spiritual home for Peruvian and Syro-Malabar Indian communities in Rome, where they celebrate their own religious traditions. Visitors can experience the diverse worship practices that take place within these walls today.
Practical
The best approach is from the main entrance of Palatine Hill, as the church sits at the edge of the archaeological site. The interior is fairly compact and easy to navigate, though visitors should prepare for uneven floors and steep steps.
Did you know?
The church houses precious relics in a 17th-century shrine, including pieces of Saint Joseph's cloak and a fragment of the Virgin Mary's veil. These sacred objects remain a meaningful destination for many pilgrims visiting the site.
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